The Recycling Center accepts and disposes of all recyclable materials. The Division is also responsible for all roll-off container service to multi-family dwellings, as well as coordinating the recycling activities of those dwellings, in accord with State recycling mandates.

Recycling Center Regulations

City residents are allowed to dispose of two loads per week (but limited to one per day) from a noncommercial vehicle, pick up or automobile. (No commercial vehicles or rented vehicles are allowed at any time. Use is restricted to buildings of six (6) families and under only.

Any vehicle appearing to be a contractor’s work vehicle, indicated by roof racks, tool bins, contractor tools and uniforms, etc. or has debris considered to be commercial will not be permitted to use the facility.

Proof of residence with corresponding license and registration of vehicle being used must be presented upon request of the attendant. NO apartment building addresses allowed.

No trailers allowed.

No walking in of waste allowed.

Any exceptions to these rules can only be determined by the Refuse Disposal Manager.

No tipping or attempting to tip the Recycling Center employees.

Procedures

All recycle materials must be separated by category (metal, bottles, cans, cardboard and paper) and placed in the appropriate collection container or placed wherever designated by attendant.

No toxic paint, tar cans or hazardous waste is permitted.

No oil or grease permitted.

No gas cylinders. (Empty Propane Barbecue Tanks are accepted)

No tires accepted.

Recycle your old electronic equipment.

Recycle material must be loose and not in plastic bags.

No roofing materials allowed.

Raw garbage is not permitted.

No Construction and demolition debris is permitted.

All patrons can expect courteous treatment from all City of Yonkers personnel.